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Eustace encouraged by progress as Rovers aim to keep building
Rovers boss John Eustace insists it is a squad game as the fixtures come thick and fast in the Championship. It is a tight turnaround between Wednesday night’s goalless draw against West Brom and Saturday’s clash with Watford in the capital (12.30pm
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'Trouble in the rubble': Digger stuck as iconic brewery visitor centre demolished
Work to demolish a town centre building is underway in Blackburn, but it is not clear if the works are going entirely to plan. The Thwaites visitor centre on Penny Street, was located next to the site of the old Thwaites Brewery off Barbara Caste
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Mystery Lancashire man wins £1m in lottery and set to jet off to Caribbean
A mystery man from Lancashire has won £1m in the Euromillions lottery. The man, known as "Mr R", scooped the prize in the lottery's UK Millionaire Maker draw on Friday, September 13. The winner’s first purchase was a new set of golf clubs,
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Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend
Asda customers can grab themselves a bargain in-store with the Rewards app ahead of Christmas with a discount on popular chocolate treats. Is it Christmas without a tub of the well-known Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets or Roses? Well,
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Title-chasing Catterall driven by his American dream
Jack Catterall aims to “make some noise” with his performance against Regis Prograis on Saturday to keep alive his American dream, writes George Sessions. No belts will be on the line when the British super-lightweight takes on former world champion
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Man arrested and car seized after police discover 'quantity of drugs'
Police have arrested a man after finding drugs in a car in Oswaldtwistle. Officers went to Harvey Street on Wednesday, and while “most road users” drove in a safe manner, police ordered three drivers to pull over after reportedly speeding.
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Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay
Check your pockets, wallets, purses and corners of your home as a 50p coin has sold for 214x its face value on eBay. The seller said the Atlantic salmon 50p coin is “very rare to find” but there is a chance you’ll come across this coin in your
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New James May show in doubt after Grand Tour star injured in bike crash
James May's new Channel 5 show has been dealt a huge blow after the Grand Tour star revealed he was injured in a bike accident last week. Whilst training for a charity bike ride in London with his 'old friend' and former Oz and James Drink to Britain
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Affluent East Lancs village set for new smoke controls
AN affluent East Lancashire village is to be brought into a borough's smoke control area after concerns about the fumes from wood burning stoves. Burnley Council's executive on Wednesday night authorised a review of the existing regime with a view
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Sentence date set for man charged over burglary at football club shop
A man charged over a burglary at the Burnley FC club shop will be sentenced next month. Ryan Williams, 23, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, October 22, following the incident at Burnley's stadium on Harry Potts Way on Sunday
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Boy, 15, left with serious head injury after 'assault by four men in masks’
A 15-year-old boy has been left with a serious head injury after being assaulted in a Burnley park. Police received a report of an assault at Faraday Park, at around 8.30pm on Tuesday (October 22). It was reported that the teen was assaulted
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West Brom boss Corberan makes claim over 'obvious' penalty
Carlos Corberan believes West Brom were denied an “obvious” penalty during their goalless draw against Rovers. The incident occurred when Darnell Furlong got in front of Todd Cantwell inside the area, but referee John Busby was unmoved. “I
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One lane on A56 is set to be closed until Friday – here is why
One lane is closed on the A56 today, Thursday, National Highways has warned. One lane, of two, is closed in both directions between the A680 Rising Bridge and the A679 Huncoat. This is for emergency barrier repairs after a lorry crashed into
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Why the M55 eastbound was closed last night
The M55 eastbound was closed last night (October 23) and we have details about why. The motorway, near junction two, was experiencing heavy delays due to a vehicle catching fire. Police recommended finding an alternative route and “driving
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Rovers and Burnley to auction match shirts again for Poppy Appeal
Match-worn shirts bearing the poppy are being offered up for auction by East Lancashire’s top football clubs following upcoming games. Blackburn Rovers and Burnley FC are taking part in the annual fundraiser, which raises money for the Royal British
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£50 voucher and football tickets up for grabs as Halloween trail returns to town
Some great prizes are up for grabs as the Halloween shop trail returns to Accrington for its third year. Children, under the age of 12, can take part in the Amazing Accrington event that takes place throughout town centre. Children are encouraged
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Blackburn chippy ‘rises from ashes’ after fire caused £50K worth of damage
A fish and chip shop in Blackburn has reopened after a fire ripped through the business, forcing a six-month closure. Old Mill Hill Chippy, in New Chapel Street, closed on April 5 after a fire. On October 21, it reopened its doors and welcomed
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Hayden Carter latest after Blackburn Rovers suffer injury concern
John Eustace is 'hopeful' Hayden Carter's knee injury won't be too serious. The Blackburn Rovers defender limped off in the first half during their 0-0 draw with West Brom. Carter injured his knee whilst backtracking as West Brom attacked.
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Villagers split over decision to approve pub's conversion to home
Approved plans to convert a village pub into a residential home have left some residents divided. Plans were lodged in July to convert the former Duke of York Inn in Grindleton, a Grade II-listed building which has not been used as a pub since
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Dave Fishwick calls for changes to scheme where ‘poor always seem to pay more’
Burnley’s Dave Fishwick has called for regulation of money lending schemes where the “poor [seem to] end up paying more”. Dave Fishwick, owner of Burnley Savings and Loans, appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about buy now, pay later (BNPL
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An East Lancs council warning over fireworks ahead of bonfire night
An East Lancashire Council are urging residents to use fireworks in a considerable and responsible manner as bonfire night approaches. Pendle Community Safety Partnership are urging residents to respect their neighbours as well as pets and wildlife
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Business among UK’s best independent Italian restaurants after awards shortlist
An Italian restaurant in Gisburn is celebrating after being shortlisted for two awards. La Laconda, on Market Street, has made the finals in two award categories at the PAPA Awards, which celebrates excellence in the Italian food industry, focusing
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Childcare provider, where children "flourish" retains 'outstanding' Ofsted
A Burnley childcare provider, where children “flourish in this exceptional environment”, has retained its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating. The Chatterbox Club, in Basnett Street, was inspected on September 13 and maintained its outstanding result which
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Catheter bag? Weirdest items litter pickers have found this year
“We find all sorts of stuff, knives, needles, even a catheter bag last week!” Spending your weekends litter-picking means you come across some pretty weird items every once in a while. The Ossy Litter Pickers patrol Oswaldtwistle’s “grot spots
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Free 'goody bag giveaways' at Toys"R"Us opening event
A new shop will celebrate its opening event with free giveaways. An opening event will be held to mark the opening of the new Toys“R”Us "shop-in-shop" at WHSmith’s St Annes store. Geoffrey the Giraffe, the store’s mascot, will be present for
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Telecoms firm makes 'big step' by acquiring IT services business
A Blackburn-based telecoms provider has expanded into IT services after buying another firm. Claritel, founded in May 2011, has acquired J2 Technology Ltd to boost its service offerings and accelerate growth. The strategic move is expected
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Musical theatre group's Beauty and the Beast launch night
A launch night has been pencilled in for Blackburn Musical Theatre's spring 2025 production of Beauty and the Beast. People interested in taking part in the Broadway blockbuster are being invited to Blackburn Empire Theatre on Monday, November
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Plans for new pump track in East Lancashire town approved
Plans to construct a pump track in an East Lancashire town have been approved. Applicants say the creation of the track at Longridge Recreation Ground, submitted on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council, represents the culmination of a period
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New 'Mockingbird' extended fostering family being created
Blackburn with Darwen Council is rolling out a new 'Mockingbird' fostering model which provides carers with an extended family of similar parents to provide support. The first such 'constellation' is currently being implemented at a cost of £80,000
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College receives Silver Award for support of armed forces community
An East Lancashire college group has earned a silver award for its dedicated support of the armed forces community. Nelson and Colne College Group was given the honour under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for 2024, following
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Judge in case of murdered woman leaves £5,000 to foundation in her memory
The judge who presided over the case of a woman who was murdered in Bacup left money in his will to a foundation set up in her memory. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was established after the 20-year-old was murdered in the town in 2007. Announcing
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Charity to help distribute £2m fund to tackle fuel poverty this winter
A Blackburn charity will help distribute a £2 million emergency support fund to aid those struggling with fuel poverty this winter. The Cadent Foundation has announced the fund to provide crucial energy and food support to people in vulnerable
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Lancashire ranked among UK areas at highest risk of cybercrime
Lancashire has been ranked as one of the UK areas most at risk of cybercrime. New research has revealed the UK areas most at risk of cybercrime, with Bedfordshire coming out on top. The study by Web3 platform Freename analysed the latest data
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Blackburn's Scouts are asking adults to "be taken out of their comfort zone"
Blackburn Scouts are asking for adults to “be taken out of their comfort zone” to help support growing numbers of children joining the groups. Since January 2022, the number of boys and girls involved in the Scouts in Blackburn and the surrounding
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‘Get out of your comfort zone’ says explorer Simon Reeve ahead of Blackburn date
His new show might be titled To the Ends of the Earth but Simon Reeve doesn’t expect his audience to be quite so ambitious. “I suppose in my pathetic British way I am trying to nudge them and inspire them just a little bit to look beyond our own
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'She told you no but you repeatedly ignored her' - judge's words to sex offender
A man sexually assaulted a woman in her own home despite her repeatedly rejecting his advances. Zak Honeyman, now 26, had known his victim for a while and was said to have fancied her, though his persistent pushes to enter into a relationship with
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Pub with menu for pooches and 'doggy roast dinner' plus friendly locals
'I love dogs so it made sense to create a menu for them' This week's pub lies just on the fringe of Lancashire, close to Bolton, and offers something unique for our four-legged friends. The King William, outside Chapeltown, serves a range of
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‘Traumatic day’ as shop owner closes after car smashes through building
A shop in Whalley has closed its doors temporarily after a car smashed through the building on Tuesday (October 22). A white car crashed into No.51 on King Street, smashing the window, and causing damage to the building. There is a huge mess inside